audiovisual

adjective

au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯ-dē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvi-zhə-wəl How to pronounce audiovisual (audio)
-zhəl
-zhü(-ə)l
Synonyms of audiovisualnext
1
: designed to aid in learning or teaching by making use of both hearing and sight
2
: of or relating to both hearing and sight

Examples of audiovisual in a Sentence

The school will buy new audiovisual equipment.
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Part of the sale’s proceeds will be donated to the Fondazione Claudia Cardinale, which the late actress created with her daughter, Claudia Squitieri, to support contemporary audiovisual creation and female artists. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 In the Writer’s Room section of Rio2C 2026, the program features discussions that explore different ways into audiovisual creation, from adapting real stories to building narratives based on investigative journalism. Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 22 May 2026 Rio continues to be a creative hub, with a strong audiovisual ecosystem that includes production companies, studios, and talent. Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026 The Lemon Grove City Council last week unanimously approved a $240,000 contract to remodel the city’s audiovisual system, a move that will modernize meeting accessibility, streamline archives and put the city in line with new state requirements. Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for audiovisual

Word History

Etymology

audio- + visual entry 1

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of audiovisual was in 1902

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“Audiovisual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiovisual. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

audiovisual

adjective
au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯd-ē-ō-ˈvizh(-ə)-wəl How to pronounce audiovisual (audio)
-ˈvizh-əl
: of, relating to, or using both sound and sight
audiovisual teaching aids

Medical Definition

audiovisual

adjective
au·​dio·​vi·​su·​al ˌȯd-ē-(ˌ)ō-ˈvizh(-ə)-wəl, -ˈvizh-əl How to pronounce audiovisual (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving both hearing and sight

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